Ron Carey
Actor

Ron Carey Net Worth

Ron Carey was an Italian-American actor and comedian born in Newark, New Jersey in 1935. After earning a Bachelor's degree in communications from Seton Hall University, he decided to pursue a career in entertainment and found success in stand-up comedy and television. He was known for his short stature, nasal-toned voice, and mischievous-looking face, which made him perfect for playing Brooklynesque characters in sitcoms and films. He was a regular on the Melba Moore-Clifton Davis Show and The Corner Bar, and gained fame for his role as Carl Levitt on Barney Miller. He also appeared in films such as The Out of Towners, Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?, Made for Each Other, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, History of the World: Part I, Johnny Dangerously, and Lucky Luke. His final film was Food for Thought in 1999. Ron Carey passed away in 2007 at the age of 71.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day December 11, 1935
Birth Place  Newark, New Jersey, United States
Age 85 YEARS OLD
Died On January 16, 2007(2007-01-16) (aged 71)\nLos Angeles, California
Birth Sign Capricorn
Occupation Actor

💰 Net worth

Ron Carey, a renowned American actor and talented soundtrack artist, is projected to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M by the year 2024. With an impressive career in the entertainment industry, Carey has gained significant recognition and success over the years. Known for his versatile acting skills and contributions to soundtracks, he has garnered a loyal fan base across the United States. Through his remarkable talent and dedication, Ron Carey has undoubtedly made a notable impact on the world of entertainment.

Biography/Timeline

1960

Carey was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Fanny and John Cicenia, and was raised in an Italian American Catholic family. Carey did stand-up comedy in the 1960s, after earning a bachelor's degree in communications from Seton Hall University in 1956. His comedy centered mostly on Catholicism and his childhood of being the undersized but quick-witted kid on the block. His break came in 1966 when he appeared on The Merv Griffin Show and in 1967 he released a comedy album entitled The Slightly Irreverent Comedy of Ron Carey.

1970

From the mid-1970s on, Carey was a member of Mel Brooks' comedy troupe, appearing in featured roles in films such as High Anxiety, Silent Movie, and History of the World, Part I. He also appeared in supporting roles in other films and on television, and was seen in scores of commercials, including some T-shirt ads for Hanes, and an ad for Nabisco's snack cracker Better Cheddars where he sang. He is most remembered for his role as the diligent but somewhat obsequious and passive-aggressive Officer Carl Levitt, which he played from 1976 to 1982 on the TV series Barney Miller.

2007

Carey died of a stroke at a Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, in January 2007. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sharon, and his brother, James Cicenia.

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